RS PRO Silver Malleable Iron Round Tube, 1100mm Length, Dia. 48.3mm

RS PRO malleable iron round tube has 1100 mm length and 48.3 mm outer diameter. It is suitable for pedestrian handrail, directional rail, guard rail and pillar protection.

RS PRO offers a great range of RS approved tubing and strut profiles to assist in various applications. You can build your own frames and complete structural systems using our own quality brand RS PRO. We also have a wide range of connecting components in various materials, colours and sizes of components for construction.

Features:
48.3mm Outside Diameter tube
Length 1100mm
Structural element type: Round tube

What is malleable iron?
Malleable cast iron has a high resistance to wear and strong shock resistance. It is also ductile and very machinable. These features make it ideal for a range of private and commercial purposes and it is less expensive to produce and use than steel.

If painting this product the product has to be cleaned and primed with an etch primer before applying the paint finish

Maximum side loading of 360 Nm, provided that the barrier is correctly fixed to a concrete or steel base (not timber). Mid rail centres, between upright supports, must not exceed 1500mm
Consideration must be given to the grub screw, which tightened to 39 Nm, gives a slip load of 900kg (safety factor 2x)

BS 1387

Pre-assembled galvanised handrail
Height 1100 mm to the centre line of top rail
Formed using tube Size Ref. 3
Safety factor: 2.5
General applications include pedestrian handrail, directional rail, guard rail, pillar protection etc.